Includes bibliographical references (p. 164-166) and index.
Contents:
The Philippines becomes a colony of the United States -- The earliest Filipino immigrants -- Educational opportunities for Filipinos in America -- Filipino laborers face discrimination and violence -- The anti-Filipino riots of 1930 -- Family networks and religious customs -- Filipino-American military service in World War II -- Filipino American war brides -- Reparations for veterans -- A Filipina American's life in the 1950s -- A Filipina migrant laborer adjusts to life in the United States -- The family responsibilities of Filipino immigrants -- A young Filipina immigrant struggles with family separation -- Attempts to revive Filipinotown, Los Angeles -- Filipinos today -- Accomplished Filipino Americans -- Jessica Hagedorn, writer -- Antonio Taguba, U.S. Army General -- Larry Dulay Itliong, activist -- Cristeta Comerford, executive chef -- Apl.de.ap, hip-hop musician -- Chronology.
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